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Ray Lewis

Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl MVP, & Motivational Speaker

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Ray Lewis is a two-time Super Bowl Champion and NFL Hall of Famer whose legendary leadership, passion, and purpose-driven mindset have inspired championship teams and Fortune 500 companies alike.

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Meet Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis is one of the most celebrated and motivational figures in sports history. A two-time Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl XXXV MVP, and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Lewis spent 17 seasons as the heartbeat of the Baltimore Ravens. Today, he’s just as electrifying off the field as he was on it—bringing his unmatched energy, authenticity, and life lessons to global audiences. A New York Times bestselling author and philanthropist, Ray Lewis is also well-known for his keynote and motivational speaking. He is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Ray Lewis’s fees.

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Biography

From Bartow to Canton: A Story of Purpose and Power

Born in Bartow, Florida, Ray Lewis overcame extraordinary odds on his journey to the NFL. The oldest of five raised by a single teenage mother, Lewis developed strength and purpose early in life—fueled by a desire to protect his family and uplift those around him. He famously chose the number 52 as a tribute to the 52-card push-up routine he used to build the strength to defend his mother from domestic abuse.

Lewis’s talent and tenacity carried him to the University of Miami, where he became an All-American linebacker and the motivational core of a top-ranked defense. In 1996, he became the Baltimore Ravens’ second-ever draft pick. What followed was nothing short of legendary.

An NFL Legacy Like No Other

Over 17 seasons with the Ravens, Ray Lewis redefined the linebacker position and became one of the most feared and respected leaders in the game. His accolades include:

2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2000, 2003)
13-time Pro Bowl selection (most by a linebacker in NFL history)
10-time All-Pro
Super Bowl XXXV MVP
Super Bowl XXXV & XLVII Champion
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team & NFL 100 All-Time Team
The only player in NFL history with 40+ sacks and 30+ interceptions

Lewis holds numerous Ravens franchise records, including tackles and fumbles recovered. But beyond the stats, his legacy is one of ferocious leadership, discipline, and an unwavering will to win.

A New Chapter: Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

After retiring in 2012, Lewis transitioned into a life of impact off the field. His bestselling memoir, I Feel Like Going On, chronicles his life journey and continues to inspire readers to rise above circumstance.

In 2015, Lewis co-founded Power52, a nonprofit focused on renewable energy job training in underserved communities. In addition, from 2019 to 2023, he was a featured analyst on Showtime’s Inside the NFL.

Whether mentoring inner-city leaders or championing mental resilience, Ray brings the same intensity to everything he does.

How to Hire Ray Lewis

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Ray Lewis Booking Fee

How much to book Ray Lewis depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Ray Lewis for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Ray Lewis is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

Speaking Topics & Programs

Fireside Chat with Ray Lewis: The Heart of a Champion

Step into an unforgettable, unscripted conversation with one of the most powerful voices in leadership, resilience, and performance—NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. In this intimate fireside chat, Ray brings his signature passion and authenticity to a dynamic dialogue that blends hard-earned life lessons, behind-the-scenes NFL stories, and timeless truths about what it takes to lead with purpose.

Moderated for maximum engagement, this interactive format allows audiences to ask questions and gain rare insights into Ray’s mindset. He opens up about the moments that tested him, the routines that sustained him, and the mission that drives him today.

Perfect for audiences craving inspiration and real conversation, this fireside chat offers more than motivation—it’s a raw, relatable, and deeply human experience that leaves people fired up to take ownership of their story, their team, and their impact.

Leading by Example: The Ray Lewis Way

What does true leadership look like when the pressure is highest and the stakes are real? In this high-impact keynote, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis delivers a compelling playbook for purpose-driven leadership—drawn from decades of experience in the NFL, business, and philanthropy.

Known as the emotional core of the Baltimore Ravens, Ray built his legacy not just on talent, but on his ability to inspire those around him to rise to their potential. Whether rallying a locker room or guiding a mission-driven team, Ray consistently led through action, accountability, and an unshakable belief in shared success.

In this keynote, he brings those lessons to the stage—sharing powerful stories, practical takeaways, and the mindset that helped him lead under pressure. Audiences walk away energized and equipped to lead from within, elevate their teams, and meet challenges with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Team-Building with a Real Team-Builder

Ray Lewis didn’t just play on great teams—he built them. From leading the Baltimore Ravens to two Super Bowl victories to launching mission-driven organizations off the field, Ray understands that true success comes from unity, trust, and purpose.

In this energizing keynote, Ray breaks down the fundamentals of building high-performing teams. He shares hard-earned insights on aligning around a shared mission, resolving conflict with character, and turning obstacles into momentum. Drawing from his NFL career and work in business and philanthropy, Ray delivers a clear and powerful message: great teams aren’t born—they’re built through leadership, accountability, and belief.

Perfect for companies aiming to strengthen culture, collaboration, and performance, this talk is a blueprint for turning individuals into a winning team.

Books

I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Ray Lewis—legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation—holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory.

Ray Lewis is undeniably one of the biggest names in football—not only for his seventeen years in the NFL, but also for the dramatic events that nearly brought his career to a halt in 2000. In his memoir, Lewis shares honest accounts of his difficult childhood and delves into the anguish and controversy that he found away from the game. But these heartbreaks gave him the courage to trust in God and continue his dream to play for the NFL and win the Super Bowl.

From a rookie player to a football veteran, Lewis has experienced everything imaginable during his football career, and has become one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL. I Feel Like Going On is the story of his incredible journey, and a sincere look at the most popular sport in America from one of football’s most revered players.

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